Leadsom and May: from the City to Game of Thrones

COMMENT: Don't be misled by apparent similarities. The fighting Tories have different visions for the UK and these have big implications for finance

Two women, one throne: Conservative Party leadership rivals Andrea Leadsom and Theresa May
Two women, one throne: Conservative Party leadership rivals Andrea Leadsom and Theresa May Photo: Illustration: Russ Tudor

Two women; one throne. Both grammar school girls who got stuck into politics at university and then went to the City. Both Tories, and Christians, who want to lead their party and rule the country.

But this is where the similarities end. Conversations in Westminster and with City figures active in politics show Andrea Leadsom and Theresa May may come from the same tribe but have very different visions for the UK which in turn would create very different outcomes for The City.

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